Immersive Arts UK
@immersiveartsuk.bsky.social
A brand new funding and support programme for UK-based artists, designed to help them develop their art by using immersive technologies. https://immersivearts.uk/
Today we're saying goodbye to our amazing producer for Northern Ireland, Colm O'Donnell 💓. We wish him good luck is his new role and we'll be introducing our new producer for Northern Ireland really soon. Read about our team in English and Welsh: immersivearts.uk/about-us
October 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Today we're saying goodbye to our amazing producer for Northern Ireland, Colm O'Donnell 💓. We wish him good luck is his new role and we'll be introducing our new producer for Northern Ireland really soon. Read about our team in English and Welsh: immersivearts.uk/about-us
We’re pleased to share our first Immersive Arts Report: Early days of the immersive exhibition network, authored by Amy Densley, Tom Abba, and Verity McIntosh.
Read the full report: immersivearts.uk/news/first-report
Read the full report: immersivearts.uk/news/first-report
October 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We’re pleased to share our first Immersive Arts Report: Early days of the immersive exhibition network, authored by Amy Densley, Tom Abba, and Verity McIntosh.
Read the full report: immersivearts.uk/news/first-report
Read the full report: immersivearts.uk/news/first-report
There's less than a week left to apply for Funding.
Artists can apply to Explore (£5,000), Experiment (£20,000), or Expand (£50,000) their creative practice with immersive technologies.
Apply on our website: immersivearts.uk/funding
Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
Artists can apply to Explore (£5,000), Experiment (£20,000), or Expand (£50,000) their creative practice with immersive technologies.
Apply on our website: immersivearts.uk/funding
Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
There's less than a week left to apply for Funding.
Artists can apply to Explore (£5,000), Experiment (£20,000), or Expand (£50,000) their creative practice with immersive technologies.
Apply on our website: immersivearts.uk/funding
Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
Artists can apply to Explore (£5,000), Experiment (£20,000), or Expand (£50,000) their creative practice with immersive technologies.
Apply on our website: immersivearts.uk/funding
Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
One week to go!
Our website with loads of helpful guidance – from access support and guidance documents. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your ideas these materials are here to help.
immersivearts.uk/resources/application-links-downloads
Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
Our website with loads of helpful guidance – from access support and guidance documents. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your ideas these materials are here to help.
immersivearts.uk/resources/application-links-downloads
Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
September 22, 2025 at 8:49 AM
One week to go!
Our website with loads of helpful guidance – from access support and guidance documents. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your ideas these materials are here to help.
immersivearts.uk/resources/application-links-downloads
Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
Our website with loads of helpful guidance – from access support and guidance documents. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your ideas these materials are here to help.
immersivearts.uk/resources/application-links-downloads
Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
Two weeks to go!
Artists at all levels of experience are invited to apply, to Explore, Experiment or Expand their creative practice using immersive technology. immersivearts.uk/funding
Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
Artists at all levels of experience are invited to apply, to Explore, Experiment or Expand their creative practice using immersive technology. immersivearts.uk/funding
Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
September 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Two weeks to go!
Artists at all levels of experience are invited to apply, to Explore, Experiment or Expand their creative practice using immersive technology. immersivearts.uk/funding
Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
Artists at all levels of experience are invited to apply, to Explore, Experiment or Expand their creative practice using immersive technology. immersivearts.uk/funding
Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
Bookings now open for Inspiration Days. Free UK workshops this September for artists interested in how immersive technologies can support creative practice. Liverpool, Belfast, Brecon, Dundee, Cambridge: immersivearts.uk/events
August 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Bookings now open for Inspiration Days. Free UK workshops this September for artists interested in how immersive technologies can support creative practice. Liverpool, Belfast, Brecon, Dundee, Cambridge: immersivearts.uk/events
Unsure which funding strand to apply for?
Our funding quiz will help identify which funding strand you may be eligible for.
Take our quiz: immersivearts.uk/resources/quiz
Our funding quiz will help identify which funding strand you may be eligible for.
Take our quiz: immersivearts.uk/resources/quiz
July 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Unsure which funding strand to apply for?
Our funding quiz will help identify which funding strand you may be eligible for.
Take our quiz: immersivearts.uk/resources/quiz
Our funding quiz will help identify which funding strand you may be eligible for.
Take our quiz: immersivearts.uk/resources/quiz
The final round of Immersive Arts funding is now open! UK-based artists can apply for £5k, £20k or £50k to develop work with immersive tech. Open until Mon 29 Sep 2025. This is the last open call—apply now. immersivearts.uk/news/the-final-round-of-immersive-arts-funding-is-now-open
July 15, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The final round of Immersive Arts funding is now open! UK-based artists can apply for £5k, £20k or £50k to develop work with immersive tech. Open until Mon 29 Sep 2025. This is the last open call—apply now. immersivearts.uk/news/the-final-round-of-immersive-arts-funding-is-now-open
Early next week, we’ll open the final round of funding.
If you’re thinking of applying and would like some support, you can join one of our free online sessions:
Funding Info Webinar
Thu 24 Jul, 16:00–17:00
Access Drop-In with Unlimited
Mon 28 Jul, 16:00–17:00
Sign up: immersivearts.uk/events
If you’re thinking of applying and would like some support, you can join one of our free online sessions:
Funding Info Webinar
Thu 24 Jul, 16:00–17:00
Access Drop-In with Unlimited
Mon 28 Jul, 16:00–17:00
Sign up: immersivearts.uk/events
July 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Early next week, we’ll open the final round of funding.
If you’re thinking of applying and would like some support, you can join one of our free online sessions:
Funding Info Webinar
Thu 24 Jul, 16:00–17:00
Access Drop-In with Unlimited
Mon 28 Jul, 16:00–17:00
Sign up: immersivearts.uk/events
If you’re thinking of applying and would like some support, you can join one of our free online sessions:
Funding Info Webinar
Thu 24 Jul, 16:00–17:00
Access Drop-In with Unlimited
Mon 28 Jul, 16:00–17:00
Sign up: immersivearts.uk/events
We are pleased to announce that the next round of funding will go live in July and will be open for apps until the end of Sep 25. Awards will be announced in Jan 26, with funded projects starting in Feb 26.
Read more: immersivearts.uk/news/updates-on-the-next-funding-round-opening-july-2025
Read more: immersivearts.uk/news/updates-on-the-next-funding-round-opening-july-2025
June 19, 2025 at 7:28 AM
We are pleased to announce that the next round of funding will go live in July and will be open for apps until the end of Sep 25. Awards will be announced in Jan 26, with funded projects starting in Feb 26.
Read more: immersivearts.uk/news/updates-on-the-next-funding-round-opening-july-2025
Read more: immersivearts.uk/news/updates-on-the-next-funding-round-opening-july-2025
Last night we wrapped The Big Thing 2025 — 3 days of immersive work, deep conversations, and collective energy.
Produced partnership with @bradford2025.co.uk and @bdproducinghub.co.uk.
Thanks to everyone who came, spoke, or helped make it happen. We’re still taking it in — what stood out to you?
Produced partnership with @bradford2025.co.uk and @bdproducinghub.co.uk.
Thanks to everyone who came, spoke, or helped make it happen. We’re still taking it in — what stood out to you?
June 12, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Last night we wrapped The Big Thing 2025 — 3 days of immersive work, deep conversations, and collective energy.
Produced partnership with @bradford2025.co.uk and @bdproducinghub.co.uk.
Thanks to everyone who came, spoke, or helped make it happen. We’re still taking it in — what stood out to you?
Produced partnership with @bradford2025.co.uk and @bdproducinghub.co.uk.
Thanks to everyone who came, spoke, or helped make it happen. We’re still taking it in — what stood out to you?
We're pleased to share our learnings from our first funding call. We’ve learnt a huge amount through the process and we hope the collective feedback will support applicants to make stronger applications. www.immersivearts.uk/news/first-round-commentary-annoucement
May 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM
We're pleased to share our learnings from our first funding call. We’ve learnt a huge amount through the process and we hope the collective feedback will support applicants to make stronger applications. www.immersivearts.uk/news/first-round-commentary-annoucement
Join us for Realising Artistic Ambition, on Wed 11 June, 10:00-11:00 at the Great Victoria Hotel.
Lisa Mallaghan, @bdproducinghub.co.uk, will chair this conversation w/ artists Maf’j Alvarez, Karen Palmer and Michaela French will share their own experiences
Read more: ow.ly/iyps50VWbgB
Lisa Mallaghan, @bdproducinghub.co.uk, will chair this conversation w/ artists Maf’j Alvarez, Karen Palmer and Michaela French will share their own experiences
Read more: ow.ly/iyps50VWbgB
May 21, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Join us for Realising Artistic Ambition, on Wed 11 June, 10:00-11:00 at the Great Victoria Hotel.
Lisa Mallaghan, @bdproducinghub.co.uk, will chair this conversation w/ artists Maf’j Alvarez, Karen Palmer and Michaela French will share their own experiences
Read more: ow.ly/iyps50VWbgB
Lisa Mallaghan, @bdproducinghub.co.uk, will chair this conversation w/ artists Maf’j Alvarez, Karen Palmer and Michaela French will share their own experiences
Read more: ow.ly/iyps50VWbgB
The Big Thing is a three-day event kicking off on the evening of Mon 9 June. The programme runs features inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, live performances, special announcements and opportunities for collaboration.
www.immersivearts.uk/news/the-big-thing-our-landmark-event-comes-to-bradford
www.immersivearts.uk/news/the-big-thing-our-landmark-event-comes-to-bradford
May 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The Big Thing is a three-day event kicking off on the evening of Mon 9 June. The programme runs features inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, live performances, special announcements and opportunities for collaboration.
www.immersivearts.uk/news/the-big-thing-our-landmark-event-comes-to-bradford
www.immersivearts.uk/news/the-big-thing-our-landmark-event-comes-to-bradford
Join our artist-Led workshops curated by @factliverpool.bsky.social on Wed 11 June.
- Creative Microphone Listening with Mali Draper
- Blender AR workflow with Greg Herbert
- An introduction to Dynamic VFX in Unity with Dongni Liang
Reserve your spot: thebigthing.eventive.org/schedule
- Creative Microphone Listening with Mali Draper
- Blender AR workflow with Greg Herbert
- An introduction to Dynamic VFX in Unity with Dongni Liang
Reserve your spot: thebigthing.eventive.org/schedule
May 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Join our artist-Led workshops curated by @factliverpool.bsky.social on Wed 11 June.
- Creative Microphone Listening with Mali Draper
- Blender AR workflow with Greg Herbert
- An introduction to Dynamic VFX in Unity with Dongni Liang
Reserve your spot: thebigthing.eventive.org/schedule
- Creative Microphone Listening with Mali Draper
- Blender AR workflow with Greg Herbert
- An introduction to Dynamic VFX in Unity with Dongni Liang
Reserve your spot: thebigthing.eventive.org/schedule
Join us on Tues 10 June 2025 for Archival Reimagingings where we'll dive into how immersive tech is being used to remix cultural memory and breathe new life into archives.
Book tickets: www.thebigthing.eventive.org/welcome
Book tickets: www.thebigthing.eventive.org/welcome
May 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Join us on Tues 10 June 2025 for Archival Reimagingings where we'll dive into how immersive tech is being used to remix cultural memory and breathe new life into archives.
Book tickets: www.thebigthing.eventive.org/welcome
Book tickets: www.thebigthing.eventive.org/welcome
We welcomes you to Bradford with a private view of the immersive experience YOU:MATTER on Mon 9 June 2025 - 17:30-19:00. Created by Marshmallow Laser Feast. This event is presented in partnership w/ @bradford2025.co.uk & @mediamuseum.bsky.social.
www.thebigthing.eventive.org/welcome
www.thebigthing.eventive.org/welcome
May 5, 2025 at 12:17 PM
We welcomes you to Bradford with a private view of the immersive experience YOU:MATTER on Mon 9 June 2025 - 17:30-19:00. Created by Marshmallow Laser Feast. This event is presented in partnership w/ @bradford2025.co.uk & @mediamuseum.bsky.social.
www.thebigthing.eventive.org/welcome
www.thebigthing.eventive.org/welcome
Speaker Spotlight ✨
Introducing Karen Palmer — Storyteller from the Future and award-winning XR Artist — who invites us to unlock a new level of creativity, where imagination becomes infrastructure, and storytelling becomes code.
Buy a ticket: www.immersivearts.uk/events/the-big-thing
Introducing Karen Palmer — Storyteller from the Future and award-winning XR Artist — who invites us to unlock a new level of creativity, where imagination becomes infrastructure, and storytelling becomes code.
Buy a ticket: www.immersivearts.uk/events/the-big-thing
May 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Speaker Spotlight ✨
Introducing Karen Palmer — Storyteller from the Future and award-winning XR Artist — who invites us to unlock a new level of creativity, where imagination becomes infrastructure, and storytelling becomes code.
Buy a ticket: www.immersivearts.uk/events/the-big-thing
Introducing Karen Palmer — Storyteller from the Future and award-winning XR Artist — who invites us to unlock a new level of creativity, where imagination becomes infrastructure, and storytelling becomes code.
Buy a ticket: www.immersivearts.uk/events/the-big-thing
We’re excited to share the full schedule for The Big Thing, our first annual event Mon 9 - Wed 11 June! 🥳
The 2025 edition of Immersive Arts’ The Big Thing is produced in partnership with @bradford2025.co.uk and @bdproducinghub.co.uk
Read the full schedule: immersivearts.uk/events/the-big-thing/
The 2025 edition of Immersive Arts’ The Big Thing is produced in partnership with @bradford2025.co.uk and @bdproducinghub.co.uk
Read the full schedule: immersivearts.uk/events/the-big-thing/
April 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
We’re excited to share the full schedule for The Big Thing, our first annual event Mon 9 - Wed 11 June! 🥳
The 2025 edition of Immersive Arts’ The Big Thing is produced in partnership with @bradford2025.co.uk and @bdproducinghub.co.uk
Read the full schedule: immersivearts.uk/events/the-big-thing/
The 2025 edition of Immersive Arts’ The Big Thing is produced in partnership with @bradford2025.co.uk and @bdproducinghub.co.uk
Read the full schedule: immersivearts.uk/events/the-big-thing/
We’re excited to announce the first round of funded artists!
83 projects across the UK have been awarded nearly £1.2M to Explore, Experiment with, & Expand their use of immersive tech.
Read the full announcement: immersivearts.uk/news/over-80-uk-projects-receive-nearly-1-2m-in-first-funding-round
83 projects across the UK have been awarded nearly £1.2M to Explore, Experiment with, & Expand their use of immersive tech.
Read the full announcement: immersivearts.uk/news/over-80-uk-projects-receive-nearly-1-2m-in-first-funding-round
April 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We’re excited to announce the first round of funded artists!
83 projects across the UK have been awarded nearly £1.2M to Explore, Experiment with, & Expand their use of immersive tech.
Read the full announcement: immersivearts.uk/news/over-80-uk-projects-receive-nearly-1-2m-in-first-funding-round
83 projects across the UK have been awarded nearly £1.2M to Explore, Experiment with, & Expand their use of immersive tech.
Read the full announcement: immersivearts.uk/news/over-80-uk-projects-receive-nearly-1-2m-in-first-funding-round
Need support to attend The Big Thing?
We’re offering a limited number of bursaries to help cover the cost of attending—things like travel, accommodation, subsistence and a reduced rate pass. If money’s a barrier, we want to help.
Apps close Weds 7 May: ow.ly/L4Zo50VxZHU
We’re offering a limited number of bursaries to help cover the cost of attending—things like travel, accommodation, subsistence and a reduced rate pass. If money’s a barrier, we want to help.
Apps close Weds 7 May: ow.ly/L4Zo50VxZHU
April 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Need support to attend The Big Thing?
We’re offering a limited number of bursaries to help cover the cost of attending—things like travel, accommodation, subsistence and a reduced rate pass. If money’s a barrier, we want to help.
Apps close Weds 7 May: ow.ly/L4Zo50VxZHU
We’re offering a limited number of bursaries to help cover the cost of attending—things like travel, accommodation, subsistence and a reduced rate pass. If money’s a barrier, we want to help.
Apps close Weds 7 May: ow.ly/L4Zo50VxZHU
Join us in Bradford, 9-11 June for our 1st annual event The Big Thing! Bringing together artists, creatives, researchers, and technologists from across the UK.
Early bird tickets on sale until Fri 21 Apr 2025. www.immersivearts.uk/events/the-big-thing
Early bird tickets on sale until Fri 21 Apr 2025. www.immersivearts.uk/events/the-big-thing
March 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Join us in Bradford, 9-11 June for our 1st annual event The Big Thing! Bringing together artists, creatives, researchers, and technologists from across the UK.
Early bird tickets on sale until Fri 21 Apr 2025. www.immersivearts.uk/events/the-big-thing
Early bird tickets on sale until Fri 21 Apr 2025. www.immersivearts.uk/events/the-big-thing
Something BIG is happening
Tues 10 - Wed 11 June 2025
Our first annual event The Big Thing will take place in Bradford, City of Culture bringing together artists, creatives, researchers and technologists from across the UK.
Mark your calendars, we will be announcing when tickets are on sale soon!
Tues 10 - Wed 11 June 2025
Our first annual event The Big Thing will take place in Bradford, City of Culture bringing together artists, creatives, researchers and technologists from across the UK.
Mark your calendars, we will be announcing when tickets are on sale soon!
March 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Something BIG is happening
Tues 10 - Wed 11 June 2025
Our first annual event The Big Thing will take place in Bradford, City of Culture bringing together artists, creatives, researchers and technologists from across the UK.
Mark your calendars, we will be announcing when tickets are on sale soon!
Tues 10 - Wed 11 June 2025
Our first annual event The Big Thing will take place in Bradford, City of Culture bringing together artists, creatives, researchers and technologists from across the UK.
Mark your calendars, we will be announcing when tickets are on sale soon!
There’s still time to apply to join our team as a Research Fellow until Mon 20 Jan.
Research Fellow
Grade G: £37,999 - £45,163
Contract: Full time, fixed-term post for 2-years
Deadline: 20 Jan 2025
Apply Online: ow.ly/mMmF50UyfF2
Research Fellow
Grade G: £37,999 - £45,163
Contract: Full time, fixed-term post for 2-years
Deadline: 20 Jan 2025
Apply Online: ow.ly/mMmF50UyfF2
January 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
There’s still time to apply to join our team as a Research Fellow until Mon 20 Jan.
Research Fellow
Grade G: £37,999 - £45,163
Contract: Full time, fixed-term post for 2-years
Deadline: 20 Jan 2025
Apply Online: ow.ly/mMmF50UyfF2
Research Fellow
Grade G: £37,999 - £45,163
Contract: Full time, fixed-term post for 2-years
Deadline: 20 Jan 2025
Apply Online: ow.ly/mMmF50UyfF2